Posts by Plattner Verderame PC
Arizona Court of Appeals Voids Financial Lien Section of Arizona Law
On March 13, 2019, that a three-judge appellate court ruled that the practice of allowing hospitals to file financial liens against people who, despite having AHCCCS, medical treaters claim owe money violated federal law. Per the Capitol Times: “In a precedent-setting ruling, the judges voided sections of state law that specifically allow hospitals to impose…
Read MoreDoes the Time of Delivery Increase the Risk of Complications for Your Newborn?
A recent story in the New York Times reported on a study that analyzed whether the “when” of your baby’s delivery could affect that delivery. Per the data, the paper reported, having a baby in the egosvening or on the weekend, in the month of July, or during the holidays may increase the possibility your…
Read MorePersonal Injury Lawsuits and Finding the Right Attorney in Arizona
Unsure if you should file a personal injury lawsuit in Arizona? Don’t know how to choose the right attorney for your needs? Check out the following videos to learn a bit about what to do if you were injured by someone else’s negligence. When should I file a personal injury lawsuit? You need to file…
Read MoreHow Much Can I Get for My Personal Injury Settlement?
As far as asking how much you might be able to get for a personal injury settlement, there are so many variables. It’s like asking what will this cookie taste like before you have the ingredients. You just don’t know. You gotta wait. You gotta gather the facts. You’ve gotta get your medical treatment.…
Read MorePlattner Verderame, P.C. Named to “Best Law Firms” List Once Again for 2019
Plattner Verderame, P.C. has once again been selected for inclusion on Best Lawyers’® list of “Best Law Firms” for the attorneys’ work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, in Phoenix, AZ. In order to be eligible for inclusion, a firm must have at least one practicing attorney who was selected for inclusion on the Best…
Read MoreFather of Two Wins $289 Million Verdict Against Monsanto
A jury in San Francisco ruled in favor of a man who claimed that Roundup, the world-renowned weed killer, caused him to contract non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Dewayne Johnson, a husband, former schoolteacher, and father of two children had his case expedited because of his terminal diagnosis. In California, plaintiffs who are terminal have the right to…
Read MoreSports Concussions
Sports concussions, from Pop Warner all the way through the NFL and professional sports, are a hot button issue right now because they’re becoming not just more and more common, but we’re seeing them more and more. And, that the concussions are being identified. As this is happening, different leagues – especially in football,…
Read MoreA Review of Arizona’s Vehicle Crash Statistics
Recent motor vehicle accident statistics in Arizona demonstrate the need for a strong legal advocate when you are hurt in a crash. Although Arizona is not the worst in the country infrequency or severity of car crashes (although sometimes it seems like it), we certainly get our share of collisions throughout the state that cause…
Read MoreProduct Liability Claims and Defective E-Cigarettes
Plattner Verderame, P.C. handles all manner of product liability claims. We have put together this brief video set to talk a little bit about defective product cases, what your rights are, and what you should do if you e-cig explodes. We invite you to listen to Frank Verderame, Richard Plattner and Randy Hinsch as they…
Read MoreWill I Be Protected as a Whistleblower?
People are often worried before bringing a whistleblower or a qui tam action that they might lose their job, and that’s often a deterrent for people who have information about their employer stealing from the government. Fortunately, there are protections in the law so that you don’t lose your job for doing this. The first…
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